Local MP, Caroline Dinenage, welcomed apprentices from the Gosport constituency to the House of Commons last week to celebrate the UK's aerospace, defence, security and space industries.
They were amongst more than 80 apprentices from some of Britain's leading companies who attended the ADS Parliamentary Reception.
Organised by the trade organisation ADS Group, and sponsored by UTC Aerospace Systems, the event recognised the valuable contribution apprentices make to our important, high-skill manufacturing industries, and highlighted the world-leading technologies that many of the apprentices are working to develop. The aerospace, defence, security and space sector provides 10,400 apprenticeships in the UK.
Caroline said:
"Here in our area, aerospace and defence companies are really big players so it was great to meet apprentices, like George from Stubbington, and Natalie May who are working hard to get the technical skills they need for a highly rewarding career. For the long-term viability of our local economy, it is important that companies invest in training up the next generation so I am delighted that ADS group keenly champions apprenticeships.
"It was very interesting to hear about George and Natalie May's work at SAFRAN – they are great ambassadors for our local area."
Paul Everitt, Chief Executive of ADS Group, said:
"Companies in the UK's aerospace, defence, security and space industries offer high quality apprenticeships and provide young people with routes into high value, long term jobs. Many of the apprentices at this week's reception will be the industry leaders of tomorrow and it is great for them to see the political support for our industries and their future prosperity."
